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Never heard of this type of Chevy. Aside from rarity, what did these cars have that regular Chevelles/Malibus did not? $150K is crazy...
- 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Z-16
- 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Z-16
Someone edumacate me, what's a Z16 Chevelle for $150k?
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No sir, that might actually be cheap... not crazy.. do your homework, as you seem to be.. and then you might be able to say whta is crazy or not
201 made and rare as rare can be!!
First year of the 396 engine in the Chevelle and an L-78 to boot... I could go on and on, but the info. is readily available in a search of the title Z-16 Chevelle
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Fair enough, I could have 'Googled' it I guess.
Just thought I might get better insight on this board. Thanks for the heads up though... ya learn something new everyday.
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I didn't mean Google it.. I just meant the Insight you wanted is right here at Team Chevelle and I gave you some basics.. but a Search on our site here will give you tons of responses.. didn't want you to think I was brushing you offFair enough, I could have 'Googled' it I guess.
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Umm, it's a L-37, not an L-78. Hydraulic lifters instead of solid.
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What was the Z-16 package? The original question wasn't answered. I'd like to know this too.
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I'm assuming it was the super sport package?
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In '65 the regular Chevelle models were:
-300
-300 Deluxe
-Malibu
-Malibu SS
About halfway through the model year Chevy decided to offer a special limited edition car to introduce the new big block to the Chevelle line (with a new SS396 model to come in model year 1966).
The Z16 package was an option (an RPO) although it could not be ordered by any dealer or customer. Chevy intended to make 201 cars and send them out to the more productive and visible dealerships (there were far more than 201 dealerships across the country) and to give a few away to celebrities to get some visibility.
The Z16 option was based ONLY on a Malibu SS V8 model. The Z16 package consisted of the following unique parts/treatments which differed from a standard Malibu SS:
-unique trim treatment on the rear of the car, 300-style tail light lenses, Malibu SS emblems moved to the front fenders, 396 Turbo Jet emblems on the front fenders, Malibu SS 396 badge on the trunk.
-Full size Chevy drum brakes were modified and installed on the Chevelle chassis, the Z16 used unique front spindles
-A narrowed full size Chevy 12-bolt rear axle fitted with Chevelle suspension brackets, all were installed WITHOUT positraction and included a rear sway bar and 3.31 gears
-Full size Chevy power steering gear box adapted to fit the Chevelle chassis.
-A convertible (boxed) frame
-A larger front sway bar
-Premium gold line bias ply 7.75x14 Firestone tires
-A 160mph speedometer
-A 5600 RPM redline tach (same as the L79 tach)
-A dashtop clock (optional on all other Chevelles)
-An AM/FM stereo multiplex sound system with additional speakers (an AM/FM radio was available on all other Chevelles, but not a STEREO, the stereo was unique to the Z16 this year)
-mag wheel hub caps (optional on other Chevelles)
-14x6 riveted Kelsey-Hayes wheels with a relief groove machined in to clear the larger brake drums
-A large flat dual snorkle air cleaner with a diecast 396/flags emblem (no cheap sticker here!)
-Remote control driver's side outside rear view mirror
-Comfort and convenience group (optional on all other Chevelles, included two-speed wipers and a day/night inside mirror)
-And of course a 375hp/396, the engine had hydraulic lifters and other than the hydraulic cam and exhaust manifolds, the engine was almost the same as the 425hp/396 installed in the Corvette in 1965
-The cars all got the same M20 4-speed available in any other V8 Chevelle that year
They came only in Regal Red, Tuxedo Black and Crocus Yellow. Many had vinyl tops (which were pretty rare in 1965). All other equipment unless replaced by Z16 items was basic Malibu SS stuff (console, bucket seats, grill treatment, remaining trim, etc.)
There are also many other small unique items required to fit the 396 in the Chevelle chassis and these along with the many unique items metioned above make a Z16 almost impossible to correctly clone without spending Z16-like money to get there!
The "option" cost over $1600 in 1965 dollars and practically doubled the cost of the car compared to a basic Malibu SS V8 car.
By the way, I've posted this info many, many times, a search of this site could answer these questions too.
-300
-300 Deluxe
-Malibu
-Malibu SS
About halfway through the model year Chevy decided to offer a special limited edition car to introduce the new big block to the Chevelle line (with a new SS396 model to come in model year 1966).
The Z16 package was an option (an RPO) although it could not be ordered by any dealer or customer. Chevy intended to make 201 cars and send them out to the more productive and visible dealerships (there were far more than 201 dealerships across the country) and to give a few away to celebrities to get some visibility.
The Z16 option was based ONLY on a Malibu SS V8 model. The Z16 package consisted of the following unique parts/treatments which differed from a standard Malibu SS:
-unique trim treatment on the rear of the car, 300-style tail light lenses, Malibu SS emblems moved to the front fenders, 396 Turbo Jet emblems on the front fenders, Malibu SS 396 badge on the trunk.
-Full size Chevy drum brakes were modified and installed on the Chevelle chassis, the Z16 used unique front spindles
-A narrowed full size Chevy 12-bolt rear axle fitted with Chevelle suspension brackets, all were installed WITHOUT positraction and included a rear sway bar and 3.31 gears
-Full size Chevy power steering gear box adapted to fit the Chevelle chassis.
-A convertible (boxed) frame
-A larger front sway bar
-Premium gold line bias ply 7.75x14 Firestone tires
-A 160mph speedometer
-A 5600 RPM redline tach (same as the L79 tach)
-A dashtop clock (optional on all other Chevelles)
-An AM/FM stereo multiplex sound system with additional speakers (an AM/FM radio was available on all other Chevelles, but not a STEREO, the stereo was unique to the Z16 this year)
-mag wheel hub caps (optional on other Chevelles)
-14x6 riveted Kelsey-Hayes wheels with a relief groove machined in to clear the larger brake drums
-A large flat dual snorkle air cleaner with a diecast 396/flags emblem (no cheap sticker here!)
-Remote control driver's side outside rear view mirror
-Comfort and convenience group (optional on all other Chevelles, included two-speed wipers and a day/night inside mirror)
-And of course a 375hp/396, the engine had hydraulic lifters and other than the hydraulic cam and exhaust manifolds, the engine was almost the same as the 425hp/396 installed in the Corvette in 1965
-The cars all got the same M20 4-speed available in any other V8 Chevelle that year
They came only in Regal Red, Tuxedo Black and Crocus Yellow. Many had vinyl tops (which were pretty rare in 1965). All other equipment unless replaced by Z16 items was basic Malibu SS stuff (console, bucket seats, grill treatment, remaining trim, etc.)
There are also many other small unique items required to fit the 396 in the Chevelle chassis and these along with the many unique items metioned above make a Z16 almost impossible to correctly clone without spending Z16-like money to get there!
The "option" cost over $1600 in 1965 dollars and practically doubled the cost of the car compared to a basic Malibu SS V8 car.
By the way, I've posted this info many, many times, a search of this site could answer these questions too.
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As the ad copy relates, it was a relatively hard car for an average consumer to buy. Short production run in the March/April timeframe and only produced at the Kansas City assemlby plant (except for a couple of Baltimore prototypes) and the scarcity of the today with original drive line help to sustain market value.
The ad copy on this one is more about the Z16 in general and nothing about the car that I could find. There are a number of things that are incorrect or missing from this car but it is in the Z16 registry according to http://www.z16chevelle.com/Z16 Registry.htm.
RPO Z16 consisted of several special rolled up into one group and included other "mandated" options (much like the 70 LS6 mandated the optional M22 or M40) based on the 13837 Malibu SS Sport Coupe platform, and maybe the 13867 Malibu SS convertible if the one convertible purportedly built was really built.
This page is from the GM Restoration Kit for 1965 Chevelles showing some basic data such as engine, convertible frame, etc. Note mandatory options at the bottom right. I doubt that with the short time they were in production anyone really ordered one and really got to choose anything but some limited 'options' if you will were a vinyl top and color choices. Only available in Red, Black, and Yellow and only red, black, or white interiors. The variations were probably generated by the front office rather than you or I being able to walk in and say, "I want a red one with red interior and a black vinyl top."
The ad copy on this one is more about the Z16 in general and nothing about the car that I could find. There are a number of things that are incorrect or missing from this car but it is in the Z16 registry according to http://www.z16chevelle.com/Z16 Registry.htm.
RPO Z16 consisted of several special rolled up into one group and included other "mandated" options (much like the 70 LS6 mandated the optional M22 or M40) based on the 13837 Malibu SS Sport Coupe platform, and maybe the 13867 Malibu SS convertible if the one convertible purportedly built was really built.
This page is from the GM Restoration Kit for 1965 Chevelles showing some basic data such as engine, convertible frame, etc. Note mandatory options at the bottom right. I doubt that with the short time they were in production anyone really ordered one and really got to choose anything but some limited 'options' if you will were a vinyl top and color choices. Only available in Red, Black, and Yellow and only red, black, or white interiors. The variations were probably generated by the front office rather than you or I being able to walk in and say, "I want a red one with red interior and a black vinyl top."
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But Rich you didn't say what horse power it was??
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I just realized that, I went back and edited my list.But Rich you didn't say what horse power it was??
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Two prototype Z16 Chevelles were built at the Baltimore plant and all regular production Z16 Chevelles were built at the Kansas City plant. Whether these 2 prototypes and the 1 reported convertible are included in this 201 figure isn't known. The 1 convertible was reportedly special built for Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen but is commonly called the 201st Z16 Chevelle. Unfortunately there's no known documetation available on this car and to date no known photos of it have surfaced which leaves its existence in question. The Z-16 option included a convertible boxed frame (even on the hardtop Sport Coupe), a shortened rear axle and brake assembly from the contemporary Impala, heavy-duty suspension, plus virtually all Chevelle comfort and convenience options. The Z-16 standard big-block 396 Turbo-Jet V8 came only with the Muncie close-ratio four-speed manual transmission. The rear of the Z-16 had a unique black and chrome trim panel which framed untrimmed Chevelle 300-style taillights (Malibu models had silver trim painted on the lenses).:thumbsup:
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$155K is alot for a NOM Z16, be interesting to see if he gets anything close to that.
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hmm no pic of the cowl tag!? maybe trying to hide something!? someone ask for a pic of it! If it is does not say “4FM” on the trim tag, it is not a Kansas City built Z16.
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If it's in the registry, I'd think it'd be legit.
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i didnt see anywhere where it say's its in the registery!?If it's in the registry, I'd think it'd be legit.
he used information from them...but i dont know! if I were trying to sell a 150k car I think I would provide as much info and pics of the car as possible! not justz16's in general. anyways the car definitely would need some attention in areas to be correct!
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If you take the VIN posted in the ad, 138375K163014, and look in the registry, it's there - #3 in the list with a body date of 02D.i didnt see anywhere where it say's its in the registery!?
z16's in general. anyways the car definitely would need some attention in areas to be correct!
I agree that for $155k, a little more information might have been included for the car in particular. Then again, anyone in this asking range that is serious won't be interested in 640x480 photos.
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